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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Phillips, left, makes the tackle after Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen, right, made a catch in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Garoppolo shines in 27-17 win over Mahomes, Chiefs

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2019 12:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass during a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Titans are paying Mariota $20.9 million, and the No. 2 draft pick overall in 2015 will have to earn his next contract. He has yet to play a full 16-game season in the NFL and missed three starts last season, including the regular season finale with a playoff berth on the line for the winner. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NFL 2019: Luck's retirement creates opening in AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 25, 2019 12:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2012, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) rolls out of the pocket during the team's NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski, File)
NFL 2019: Injury rash has Colts searching for answers

By Michael Marot Aug. 25, 2019 12:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) reacts after forcing a turnover during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Leonard believes better fundamentals will help him reduce the number of missed tackles, and he hopes to create more turnovers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Colts Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2019 11:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2012, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) rolls out of the pocket during the team's NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski, File)
Colts-Redskins 8/25/2012

Aug. 24, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 12, 2012, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) signs autographs for fans following the NFL football team's practice in Indianapolis. Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
COLTS-FANS LUCK

Aug. 24, 2019 10:39 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces retirement at age 29

Aug. 24, 2019 10:33 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces retirement at age 29. ...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck walks past Colts general manager Chris Ballard after a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oft-injured Colts QB Andrew Luck, 29, announces retirement

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2019 10:14 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 10:12 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks Chicago Bears defensive coordinator and former Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano before an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 06:22 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Rain pours down during the second half of a preseason NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Trace McSorley impresses in Ravens' 26-15 win over Eagles

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 22, 2019 10:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) plays during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y. If the Buffalo Bills drafted Oliver with the expectation to replace Kyle Williams at defensive tackle, who better than having the just-retired player pop in at training camp and provide the rookie a weeklong crash course. Oliver happily referred to Williams as being his "cheat code" to the NFL. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills rookie Oliver boosted by Kyle Williams' crash course

By John Wawrow Aug. 22, 2019 05:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) reacts after forcing a turnover during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Leonard believes better fundamentals will help him reduce the number of missed tackles, and he hopes to create more turnovers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFL 2019: Luck's leg injury creates opening in AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 22, 2019 01:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) greets Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL 2019: Mahomes encore could depend on defensive makeover

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 17-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
NFL 2019: Chiefs aim for Super Bowl with Mahomes at QB

By Dave Skretta Aug. 22, 2019 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, celebrates after he caught a pass for a touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. Mahomes has just about everyone back in his quest to get the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years, including star receiver Hill, who was cleared to play by the NFL following an offseason domestic violence investigation. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL 2019: Arians takes turn at ending Bucs' playoff drought

By Fred Goodall Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019 file photo Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Houston. The popular pick to win the AFC South all offseason has been Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. The ever-changing diagnosis for his strained left calf and ankle is dredging up bad memories of 2017 when his recovery from shoulder surgery kept him out all season. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Colts Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT